![]() If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Lantus. Heart failure can occur if you are taking insulin together with certain medicines called TZDs (thiazolidinediones), even if you have never had heart failure or other heart problems. Do not use the same spot for each injection or inject where the skin is pitted, thickened, lumpy, tender, bruised, scaly, hard, scarred or damaged. Do NOT reuse needles.īefore starting Lantus, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.Ĭhange (rotate) your injection sites within the area you chose with each dose to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pitted or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites. Please click below for Full Prescribing Information.ĭo not take Lantus during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus.ĭo not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Super: Please click below for additional Important Safety Information. Super: Individual injection discomfort levels may vary. It’s very thin, so I hardly feel a thing. José: It’s such a small needle…I use a 31-gauge needle. Otherwise, you may not get the correct amount of insulin injected which may affect your blood sugar levels. ![]() Super: Follow all steps in the instruction leaflet that comes with your pen. Super: Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others. José: All you have to do is screw on the needle, turn the dial, put the units…the amount of units the doctor has prescribed, and inject it. Super: Insulin is taken as part of an overall diabetes treatment plan, which may include diet, exercise and other diabetes medications. José: Me, I’ll take it in the morning, and it lasts me all day all night. Super: The most common side effect of insulin is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious and life threatening. Super: Do not take Lantus ® if you are allergic to any of its inactive ingredients. José: What I like about Lantus ® is that I only have to take it once-a-day, and it lasts for 24 hours. Super: José, Taking Lantus ® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL SoloSTAR ® since 2007.
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